Typographical machine.



D. S. KENNEDY.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

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TYPOGHAPHICAL MACHINE.

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LINO'rYrE- COMPANY, A CORPORATION or NEW YORK.

TYPOGRAPI-IICAL MACHINE.

Application led February 21, 1914. Serial No. 820,194.

I0 all lwhom t may concern:

Be it known thatI, DAVID S. KENNEDY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Typographical Machines, .of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

My invention relates to typographical machines, such as linotype machines of the general organization represented in U. S. Letters Patent, No. 436,532, to O. Mergenthaler,

' wherein vcirculating matrices are released from a magazine in the order'in which their characters are to appear in print and then assembled in line, the composed line transferred to the face` of a mold, the mold filled with molten metal to form a slug or linotype against the matrices which produceV `the type characters thereon, and the matrices thereafter returned through distributing mechanism to the magazine from which they started. More specically it relates to machines of this kind, when vequipped with means for reversing the matrices during asi semblage, and for again reversing them when necessary prior to distribution, as shown for instance in U. S. Letters Patent to Holbourns and Longhurst, No. 951,948, wherein the matricesl thus dealt with are formed with intaglio characters in their opposite edges, or such as are known in the art as Janus-faced matrices. f

In the accompanying drawings, I have show-n my improvements in preferred form and by way of example, and as applied to the styleA of machine mentioned, but obviously many changes and variations may be made therein, and in their mode of application, which will still be lcomprised within the spirit of the invention. Thus, they may be adapted to other forms of typographical machines, such as typesetters, typecasters, and the like. which handle type or dies, instead of matrices. Generally speaking, I desire it to be understood that I do not limit myself to any. specific form or embodiment, except in so far as such limitations are specified in the claims.

Referring to the drawings: Figure 1 is a front elevation of a portion of a linotype 'machine with my improvements embodied therein; Fig. 2 is a partial rear elevation of the `separating and distributing mechanism;

Fig. 3 is a front elevation of the assembling and reversing means; Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the reversingdevices; Fig. 5 is a perspective of certain of the separating and distributing elements; Fig. 6 is a section through the separating devices on the line y of Figs. 9 andvlO; Figs. 7 and 8 are similar views showing the parts in operativeV condition; Fig. 9 is a section on the line 9-9 lof Fig. 6; Fig. 10 is a similar view showing the parts in diiferent relations; Fig. 11 is a detail ofa modication; Figs. 12 and 13 are details of the separating means, showv I ing the parts in different relations; Fig. 14 is an inside perspective detail thereof; Fig. 15 illustrates a matrix, and Fig. 16 a modied form thereof; and'Fig. 17 is an edge view of two matrices.

As is usual in machines of this kind, the

Ymatrices are stored in the magazine A and are released therefrom by the manipulation of the keys A1, when they pass to the assembler A2. T he composed line is then transferred toother mechanism wherein it is justified and the slug is cast and trimmed,

after which the matrices are moved onto the second elevator A3, and are raisedto the upper part of the machine and then shifted into the distributer box A", from which they are individually delivered to the further'distributing mechanism'by the lifting device or finger A5. Except -in so far as hereinafter mentioned, these parts are or may be of any usual or well known construction, which in itself constitutes no part of my invention. As shown in Fig. 15, the matrices X are formed with intaglio characters in both of their edges, and in order that either of these Y characters may be brought into operation at will, I have provided reversing devices somewhat similar to those disclosed in the Holbourns and Longhurst patent. These devices comprise (Figs. 1, 3 and 4) the adjustable chute B interposed between the 'magazine and assembler, the chute being formed with two channels, one C straight pass in the normal manner, and the other D riled or tortuous so that the matrices are reversed in their passage. The chute B is preferably mounted upon the slide B1 suitably guided on the main frame and proor plain and through which the matrices hold the,chute in its uppermost position and with the straight passage C in operation. By means of the key E the chutemay be depressed so as to bring the reversing or rifled throat D into operation, and to this end the key is provided with the suitably formed link or connection E1 carrying the roller E2, engage the outer end of the pivoted arm the slide B1 in position to engage a projecting stud thereon, the parts being so arranged that when the key E is depressed, the arm is swung about its'fpivot and the slide is moved to bring the riled passage D into operative position, as shown in Fig. 4. At this time the key E may be engaged with the notch E10 in the framework, so that the several devices will be held against movement.

When the key is freed from the notch, the

spring B1 is permitted to act andthe slide is l elevated to bring the'plain passage C into operative position, as shown in Fig. 3, the force of the spring being sufficient also to restore the key and the other connected parts to normal position, although additional springs may be employed for this purpose, if desired. After the casting 0peration, and the lifting of the matrices by the second elevator A8, they are introduced into the distributer box A4, the advance of the line beingchecked by the contact of the matrix ears 2 with the rail abutments F (see Figs. 5, 9, 12, 13 and 14), after which they are elevated one by one by the finger A5. The means for securing the individual disengagement of the matrices at this point are substantially similar to those disclosed' -in the application for Letters Patent of John R. Rogers, filed November 26, 1912, Serial No. 733,586, it being noted that both the abutments F and the overlying blades F1 engage only` with the. earsX2 of the matrices, and that the horizontal distance between the abutments and blades is suiicient only to permit the upward passage of a single matrix at a time. yIn the said Rogers application these elements were primarily illustrated in connection with a line of matrices having their guiding ears all located at their rear sides in the line of travel, but in the present instance they are employed in connection with mixed lines comprising both reversed and unreversed matrices, and accordingly wherein frequently the ears of two consecutive matrices will be in immediy ate contact; Therefore in order to prevent The arm E8 passes across the face of' smallest ears is always greaterthan half that of the largest ears, so that even when two are brought together there will be insullicient space between the abutments F and blades F1 to permit the passage of the second matrix. Thus, in Fig. 12 two thineared matrices, one reversed and thev other? unreversed 'are shown in contact, but with the ears of the second matrix engaged by thek blades F1 and consequently held against elevation; and in Fig. 13 is illustrated the detachment ofa single thick-eared matrix.

As the matrices are separated individually they are delivered to the grooved bar G, alng which they are caused to travel by the screws G1, all in the usual manner. r1`he construction of the bar and of the devices coperating therewith is such as to effect the separation of the reversed matrices from those unreversedfafter which further means are employed to effect the reversal of the former, so that all will be restored to the magazine in their original position. The bar G (Figs. 5,9 and 10)-is formed with two toothed portions separated by the plain or untoothed portionGZ. substantially in the manner presented in U. S. Letters Patent to f because of its size to perform the function of the previously mentioned notch X1 as well as that of the ordinary central notch X10, shown in Fig. 15. As the matrices X pass alongIthe bar G, they become disengaged therefrom at the untoothed portion G1. At this point the unreversed matrices (Flg. 7) drop from the bar because of the registry of the notches X1 with the bridge H; whereas the reversed matrices (Fig. 8) are sustained by the bridge until they are brought into engagement with the further toothed portion of the bar G, in substantially the manner described in the said Rogers patent. When the unreversed matrices pass from the bar, (Figs. 9 and 10) their ears X2. fall upon and are supported by the projectlng pieces J, located in proper position to receive and temporarily sustain them. Similarly the reversed matrices pass along the second toothed portion of the bar, and as they fall from the end thereof, their ears X2 drop onto and are temporarily sustainedby the projecting pieces'K. Immediately beneath the endv of the projections J is located the mouth of the straight tube L (see also Figs. 2 and 5), and bengath the end of the pieces K is the mouth of the riiied or reversing tube M. As the matrices on the projections J and pieces K are still engaged by the threads of the screws G1, they` are shifted laterally until they clear their respective supports, when the unreversed matrices pass through the plain tube L, and the reversed matrices through the riled tube M which acts to re-reverse them during their passage. The lower ends of the tubes L and M converge, and the matrices passing therethrough, all of---them in their original and normal position, are thus. delivered to the regular ldistributer box N, and from it by the lifting finger N1 to the ordinary distributing mechanism N2, whereby they are restored to their proper channels in ,the

magazine in the manner` well understood in the art.

In order to prevent the simultaneous passage of matrices from both the tubes L and M, and their consequent improper delivery to the distributer box N, I have adopted a special arrangement of the supporting members J and K with relation to the screws G1. As shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the ears X2 of the unreversed'matrices are foremost While the ears of the reversed matricesare rearmost, in their line of travel; and similarly the distributing teeth X3 of the unreversed matrices are rearmost and of the reversed matrices foremost. Therefore (Fig. 10), it will be seen that the ears of the reversed matrices will not be freed from the supports K until the matrices have passed entirely beyond them; while the unreversed matrices (other conditions being the same) will drop from the projections J at a relatively earlier period, namely, as soon as the forward ears X2 pass thereover. Making due allowance for these diferent points of disengagement, I so proportion the supports J and K with relation'to each other, and with reference to the pitch of the threads on the screw G1, as to prevent the simultaneous or approximately simultaneous disengagement of matrices from the respective supports; and pref erably I arrange the parts so that the matrices will be released from the supports J and K respectively at intervals of 180 in the rotation of the screws.

Fig. 11 illustrates a modified form, wherein the supporting blocksK are omitted, and the reversed matrices are dropped directly from the bar G into the rifled tube. In this instance the necessary periodicity is secured by the employment of matrices formed with the distributing teeth X4, which extend entirely through the body of the matrix, instead of being located in a lflange more or less to one side thereof, as is shown in Figs. 9 and 10. In this modified form, the unreversed matrices drop from the projections J tinto the tube L in the same manner as previously described, whereas the reversed matrices are caused to travel a farther distance than in the previous instance, and to pass to the extreme end of the 'bar G before being disengaged therefrom, and then drop directly therefrom into the tube M, the several parts being suitably proportioned to obtain Having thus described my invention, its

construction and mode of operation, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent ofthe United States, is as follows:

l. i In a typographical composing machine, assembling mechanism comprising, in combination, reversing means for the type or matrices movable into and out of operative position, devices for holding said means in one of their positions, and automatic means for returning them to their other position when released by said devices.

2. In a typographical composing machine, assembling mechanism comprising, in combination, the reversing chute B for the type or matrices, the operating arm E3, the finger key E, and the connected link El provided with the roller E2 to engage the chute operating arm.

3. In a typographical machine, thecombination of a composed line lcontaining reversed and unreversed type or matrices,

means for detaching the type or matrlces individually from the line, two distributer tubes, onevplain and the other rifled, and automatic mechanism independent of the detaching means to receive the detached type or matrices and deliver them into one or the other of the tubes according to whether they are reversed or unreversed.

4. In a typographical machine, the combination of a composed line containing reversed and unreversed type or matrices, means for detaching the type or matrices individually from the line, two distributer tubes, one plain and the other rifled, and automatic mechanism independent of the detaching means to receive the detached type or matrices and deliver them into one or the other of the tubes according to whether they are reversed or unreversed, the said mechanism including a selecting bridge which controls the point of deliveryv of the type or matrices.

5. In a typographical machine, the combination of a composed line containing reversed and unreversed type or matrices, means for detaching the type or matrices individually from the line, two distributer tubes, one 'plain and the other rifled, and au tomatic mechanism independent of the detaching means toreceive the detached type or matricesl and deliver them into one or the other of the tubes according to whether they are reversed or unreversed, the said mechanism including a distributer bar along which the type or matrices travel and from which they are released at different points corretaching means to receive the detached typeor matrices and deliver them into one or thev other of the tubes according to whether they are reversed or unreversed, the said mechanism including a distributer bar along which the type or matrices travel and formed with two toothed portions separated by an untoothed portion to deliver them at different points according to the location of the tubes, and a selecting bridge arranged beneath the untoothed portion of the bar and serving to permit the disengagement therefrom of the unreversed type or matrices and to effect, the rengagement of the reversed type or matrices therewith, fon the purpose del scribed.

7. In a typographical machine, the combination 'of a composed line containing re-y versed and unreversed type or matrices, each formed with a recess in its bottom edge, means for detaching the type or matrices individually from the line, two distributer tubes, one plain and the other riied, and automatic mechanism independent of'the detaching means to receive the detached type or matrices and deliver them into one or the other of the tubes according to whether ,they are reversed or unreversed, said mechanism including a distributer bar formed with two toothed portions separated by an untoothed portion, and a selecting bridge arranged beneath the untoothed portion of the bar, said bridge being located in position to enter the recesses of the unreversed type or matrices to permit their disengagement from thek bar and arranged to one side of the recesses of the reversed type or matrices so as to effect their rengagement with the bar, all for the purpose described.

8. In a typographical machine comprising reversible type o'r matrices, the combination of a single' distributer, a plurality of tubes leading thereto, and separating mechanism for delivering the type-or matrices to one or another of the tubes, the said mechanism comprising devices for releasing the reversed and unreversed type or matrices at different points, and means for insuring the discharge of the type or matrices into said tubes at diiere'nt relative intervals, irrespective of their period of delivery tosaid separating mechanism. v L

9. In a typographical machine comprising reversible type or matrices, the combination 'of a single distributer, a plurality of tubes leading thereto, and separating mechanism for delivering the type or matrices to one or another of the tubes, the said mechanism comprising means for releasing the reversed and unreversed type or matrices at dierent points, and means for carrying the type or matrices different distances from these -respective 'points preparatory to their dis` charge into the corresponding tubes.

v 10. In a typographical machine, comprising reversible type or matrices, the combination of a single distributer, a plurality of tubes leading thereto, and separating mechanism for delivering the type or matrices to one or another of the tubes, the said mechanism comprising a distributer bar to rey lease the reversed and unreversed type or matrices at dierent points, and supporting rails to receive the released type or matrices, the said rails being formed to carry them different distances from the respective points of release preparatory to their discharge into the corresponding tubes.

l1. In a typographical machine comprising reversible type ory matrices, the combination of asingle distributer, a plurality of tubes leading thereto, and separating mechanism comprising means to discharge the reversed and unreversed type or matrices at different points located above the respective tubes, the said points being so arranged as trices into different tubes at the same time.

l2. In a typographical machine comprising reversible type or matrices, the combination of a single distributer, a plurality of tubes leading thereto, and separating mechanism for delivering the type or matrices to one or another of the tubes according to whether they are reversed or unreversed, the said separating mechanism comprising a rotatable screw to propel the type or matrices therethrough, and means for insuring the discharge of the type or matrices into the tubes in different angular positions of the screw during one given complete rotation thereof.

13. In a typographical machine comprising reversible type or matrices, the combination of a single distributer, a plurality of tubes leading thereto, and separating mechanism for delivering the type or matrices to. one or another of the tubes, the'said separating mechanism comprising a distributer bar -to release the reversed and unreversed type or matrices at diierent points, supporting rails to receive the released type or matrices, and a rotatable screw to propel the discharge the type or matrices into the several tubes in different angular positions of the screw during one given complete rotation thereof.

14. In a typographical machine comprising reversible type or matrices, the combination of a single distributer, a plurality of tubes leading thereto, and separating mechanism for delivering the type or matrices to one or another of the tubes, the "said separating mechanism comprising means to discharge the reversed and unreversed type or matrices at di'erent points, and a rotatable screw to propel the type or matrices through said mechanism, the said points being so selected as to prevent the simultaneous discharge'of the type or matrices into dill'erent tubes in the same angular position of the screw.

In testimony whereof:l I have affixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.

WM. J. DOLAN, L. E. MORRISON. 

